Marissa Jankowski is originally from the San Fransisco Bay Area, California. She began dancing at the age of 2 and continued for 16 years of study in the styles of Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Lryical, Hip Hop and Pointe at a distinguished dance studio in California. She was awarded many regional/national titles and scholarships. Her intensive Ballet and Contemporary professional training continued at Alonzo King Lines in San Fransisco. She then attended The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in Los Angeles, California and graduated in 2013 with honors in receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Theater.

She worked for a San Francisco based digital creative studio, Seedwell, dancing in two of their music videos racking up over hundreds of thousands of views on YouTube and aired on Good Morning America. Walt Disney Company hired her as a dancer in ‘Mickey’s Soundsational’ parade. Also, was selected to perform with “Saving Mr. Banks” movie promotion for D23 Expo in Disneyland Anaheim. She has completed multiple cruise ship contracts for Holland America Line, Grand Celebration Line and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings in their production shows. In Los Angeles, she was represented by The Movement Talent Agency, danced in Six Flags Magic Mountain’s production show, and performed with prestigious dance companies. She was an Assistant to Broadway and Television performer Alexis Carra for ‘Dance Masters of America’ convention and renowned dance Teacher/Choreographer Liz Imperio. Also, she was honored to be the Assistant Choreographer and dancer tapping as Gregory Hines to the remastering of the folly sounds for Francis Ford Coppola movie “The Cotton Club Encore”.

She has had the privilege of teaching and choreographing regional and national award winning routines for the past 10 years. Most recently, she has been a Ballet Director and Recreational/Competitive Company teacher for all ages, levels and styles. Marissa’s greatest passion is to continue sharing her knowledge and is excited to teach the students at Dance City Productions!